How to Release the Golf Club like a Pro: Online Golf Lesson by Herman Williams, PGA

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Learn how to release the golf club like a pro in this golf swing golf lesson video. This is the third of a 3-part online golf lesson series about grip, flat left wrist position and release by Herman Williams, PGA Professional, at HermanWilliamsGolf.com.

The elusive “release” in the forward swing portion of the golf swing is described in detail with specifics on training for improvement.

Be sure to watch the other videos in this playlist for grip and flat wrist.

Link for Grip Video: http://youtu.be/PLuWj0JU_98

Link for Flat Wrist Video: http://youtu.be/dFmTgXS_DHQ

Video link for Release: http://youtu.be/UX2haZ1kq3U

For private lessons contact Herman at:
http://www.hermanwilliamsgolf.com

43 thoughts on “How to Release the Golf Club like a Pro: Online Golf Lesson by Herman Williams, PGA

  1. herman thanks for the video. quick question, if i’m working on this and
    hitting lowish shots that start left and hook pretty good, do you have any
    idea what it might be? also had a few heel hits and i had to say “hosel
    tov” a couple times. 

  2. this makes perfect sense. It’s the big muscles that control the swing. At
    no time should a golfer be manipulating his hands or wrists, The legs ,back
    and shoulders are controlling the action. The smallest muscle group to be
    used in the swing is the arms but if you think about it,the rotation of the
    arm is achieved mostly by the shoulder muscle.

  3. Herman I have a question…..do you have any drills for getting yourself
    back in sync when you get to the course and your swing just doesn’t feel
    right? I have been playing very good golf. good short game hitting my
    wedges close decent long irons etc. but sometimes I get to the course and
    my release is off or out of sync and I just start getting all frazzled and
    fall apart. (Im sure some can relate) any good drills for that issue?
    thanks Herm!

  4. Herman, very helpful video. In terms of the left forearm rotating first
    and then both forearms crossing over – are you saying to let your left
    forearm rotate freely and both forearms crossover as you swing through
    (because of the clubhead’s weight) or actually force your left forearm to
    rotate and then force the crossover?

  5. the release is such a neat “ah ha” moment for me! It actually allows me to
    keep my backswing more compact (im sure i go back more than I feel like
    anyway haha) but still get good distance with my irons…. release sends
    the ball packing! I am pathetic with my driver however any reference
    videos for that? thanks Herm!

  6. What he discusses in this video changed my golf swing. I was one of those
    people who everyone said, “gee, you’re golf swing looks fine, don’t know
    why you’re slicing it”. I started doing this and presto, my slice went
    away, contact felt better, and distance was better. Assuming you’ve got all
    you’re other fundamentals right, this may be what you’re missing out on. I
    spent all summer at the range frustrated but I consciously utilized this
    today and bam! Suddenly I have a respectable swing. Also, it helped me to
    think of “slapping” the ball when releasing, don’t know if that’ll help
    anyone else but there you go. Thanks for the video!! I can actually enjoy
    golf now

  7. Hermanizer. First time writer.

    If I could ask. Can you talk about how the shoulders work. Are you “hitting
    it” with your right shoulder. xyz. not really sure what that means either.
    lol.

    Can you talk a little about the shoulders, or steer me to a video.
    Thank You. U the man.
    PW

  8. Great instruction Herman–here and on your website. I always come back to
    these videos about release and right wrist action when my swing gets out of
    whack. Thank you very much!

  9. Thanks again for this video. I definitely early release. You talk about the
    left forearm rotating so I assume left elbow is fairly passive? Are you
    delivering the elbow towards the target at impact? My elbow is almost
    pointing behind me at impact, which I’m thinking is really wrong and is a
    result of me trying to hit the ball vs just releasing the club.

  10. Unparalleled instruction for my game. Scores plummeting, but one thing
    worries me: Is that rolling of the left arm and wrist something that you
    personally feel very conscious of manipulating, or over time does it just
    “pop” in the strike zone on it’s own? I sure have a a tough time trusting
    my timing. Thanks again for the great instruction.

  11. Thank you Herman for your easy to understand way of teaching. Really like
    the cause and effect part and how and why we do the things we do. You’ve
    really helped my game, especially on the fundamentals. I was a 18-20
    handicapper and am now a 10. Keep doing what you’re doing and am looking
    forward to more videos from you. Guess you can say I got HERMANIZED.
    Would love to see a video on shots from 100 yards and in.

  12. thank you so much!! every video i had no understanding of there point but
    this one here made me feel like a pro thank you so much and keep uploading
    god bless

  13. @jeannortier Thanks for watching and commenting. No short answer for that
    one but I’ll try. Ball position for driver will prevent too much downward
    attack. I like to build an aggressive release for my players until they can
    routinely hook the ball. Then I try to steadily increase their lag to
    negate the hook. It’s definitely a learned process and can take some time,
    but it’s not a mystery if you just apply steady practice time to it. Good
    luck. – Herman

  14. Push or push slice. Never understood the proper forearm rotation or
    release. All makes sense now. Why is there so little emphasis on this
    important aspect of the swing by teaching pros??? Thanks a lot for this
    important video!!!

  15. Not necessarily. Several great players use interlock. It’s just a tougher
    grip for many uncoached players to perform correctly. If you feel confident
    about your hand positions on the club, continue as you are. Beware of
    burying the right pinky all the way in the gap and getting that hand too
    far underneath the club while simultaneously holding the club too much in
    the palm of the left hand.

  16. Herman, you mentioned the interlocking grip cause more problems than it’s
    worth. Could you elaborate? Over the years I’ve gone back and forth between
    interlock and overlap with varied success. I was always taught however that
    the ten-finger grip was a no-no.

  17. Herman, i have a question. Does the interlock grip in any way cause you to
    block your shots creating a slice? would it be better for me not to use
    that grip or should i just try and practice with a 10 finger grip and while
    playing use the interlock?

  18. @55clk Hey thanks for compliment. The release is one of the biggest
    problems I see in my day to day teaching – generally arms are shortening
    thru impact as wrists scoop. The technique in this video could be construed
    as a little “handsy” for some players, but most amateurs I run into can
    barely get the face squared at all. I like to get them hooking it and then
    show them how to counteract it later. I’ll do more videos on this subject
    and analyze some pro swings for you guys as time permits

  19. Herman, you are a very gifted teacher. It is difficult to find someone who
    teaches with such clarity what the dynamics of the golf swing look like and
    feel like. Keep up the great work!

  20. @silowhore You’re working on the right stuff. Check my video on “how to
    stop blocking the ball” and also part 3 of my recent series on distance
    “impact & finish in golf swing part 3…”

  21. I actually agree with you. But if they don’t have Zach’s super strong grip
    and shut face, the release move I describe here is often the “weekend
    hackers” only chance to stop slicing and create some power.

  22. I’ve answered this frequently, but you’re right about the pro’s.
    Unfortunately, “average Joe” tends to struggle to get his hands in the
    right position when trying to interlock. There will be plenty of amateurs
    who get it right, but odds are if they are watching this video, they’re
    looking for help with grip & struggling to interlock correctly. That’s the
    whole reason for suggesting overlap and 10-finger are easier for those who
    are struggling with weak left hand & strong right hand w interlock.

  23. @dennis4g1 Thanks for commenting. Those 3 areas alone account for most of
    the problems we see on the lesson tee in terms of shot direction. Make sure
    you are starting out with your right arm on top of your right chest as a
    lefty. See my setup video for tips. With the arm on top it’s easier to get
    on path and release with less “chicken-winging” going thru the ball.

  24. Not for long … it will start to “fly away” at some point shortly after
    impact. Some players stay “flat-wristed” mid-way through finish but it is
    not required. If you can’t trust your feel at impact, I will sometimes
    train staying bowed into the finish as a short-term plan for improvement.

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